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Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly!

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Living area
Fire pit
Tree Swing and babbling brook
Living area
Sweet interior decor

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Cedar, MI
  • Place, Great Lakes Children's Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly!

Summary:
This charming cottage situated on an especially lovely large wooded lot is oozing with style and comfort, and is just perfect for a get- away. Your hub is serene and relaxing, yet close to town for dining, shopping, entertainment and beaches. The interior spaces are light and airy, and you can see and feel the property's natural abundance from every room.

ALL guests must be 25+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Space:
2 Bedrooms- 1 Queen, and 1 Full, 1 trundle (twin)
Fully equipped kitchen for cooking meals, however, there is no dishwasher. Consider this an opportunity to bond with your travel mates in the old fashioned "you wash, I'll dry" kind of way. There is a large flat screen TV for streaming your own service accounts.

Guest Access:
Welcome to northern Michigan, where our wintertime weather can swing from glorious to ferocious in a flash. Each of our properties has snow removal service scheduled to plow with each snowfall amounting to at least 3 inches of snow. If the vehicle you bring is not 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, please be aware of the potential risks accessing the property when snow is present.

The Neighborhood:
This off-the-beaten-path cottage sits on a private wooded lot, with a babbling brook flowing through the length of the back of the property. Beyond the stream is a large area for a fire pit and a small hiking trail takes you to the top of a beautiful overlook. The grassy side yard feels like it goes on for miles and pops with colorful flowers in the summer.

The local TART trail for long walks is less than a mile away. Empire Beach - on the shores of Lake Michigan - is a 30 minute drive from your door, as well as some of the most stunning hiking trails in the US. (See cover of Dec 2020 National Geographic.)

Getting Around:
To view all Golden Swan properties and for our very best prices, please find us at goldenswanmgt

Other Things to Note:
Please Note: All guests staying at this property must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This will be verified after booking confirmation.

A damage waiver fee is required by Golden Swan for each stay. For this property, the fee is $69 and provides our guests with accidental damage coverage up to $600. If the amount of damage exceeds this, or if the damage is found to have occurred with malicious intent, Golden Swan retains the right to seek damages beyond that amount.

Dogs are allowed with an additional fee, with a maximum of 2 dogs. Please be advised that it is absolutely imperative for all renters to keep their dogs on a leash at all times. While we truly appreciate and value pets, ensuring that our furry friends are leashed or properly secured is of utmost importance to us. Please take your pup with you or kennel them when you leave the home. We cannot have lonely barking dogs left at our property. Please be considerate and clean up after your pet.

High chair and pack n play available upon request for an additional fee.

There is a non-refundable credit card processing fee applied to all reservations.

If the reservation is 14 days or longer there will be a required mid-stay clean. This is also available upon request for a shorter length of stay.

License No. 2024-19 ( as per township ordinance.)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Cedar

Located in Cedar, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Cedar, MI

What's nearby

  • Great Lakes Children's Museum - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lake Leelanau - 6 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Hickory Hills Ski Area - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Front Street - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Earthen Ales - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mundos 305 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly!?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly! on Jun 18, 2026 start from $584, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly! located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Great Lakes Children's Museum and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Wags West. West End Beach and Brengman Brothers are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Really loved our stay great location and our lab loved the back yard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay and close to so much!

We enjoyed our stay. The property is beautiful and well appointed if you would like to cook or just hang out by the fire pit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

This is a great property, and the property management company was outstanding with wonderful communication. The cottage was very clean and well furnished with a wonderful, secluded back yard. One minor suggestion would be to provide kitchen/dish towels.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage, great location

We had a lovely stay in the Cedar Creek Cottage, it's perfectly located for running into the city or farther north up the peninsula. Just a comfortable, quiet location, and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Returning Guest

This was our second time staying and we will keep coming back. Great location because it's quiet but still close to everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice small house outside Traverse City

This property worked well for us as it is pet friendly and a quiet area outside Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Backyard Getaway

The home was very clean and nicely decorated. It was a cozy place to stay. Really enjoyed the backyard privacy, babbling stream and fire pit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

We loved the fire pit area stocked with kindling, wood and s’more sticks. Convenient location. The house was clean and had everything to make a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Spot in the Trees

Our family of three enjoyed a quiet weekend here. This cottage is a good value, with comfortable interior and all the amenities you would hope for. We loved the huge yard and the backyard fire pit. No neighbors within view and light traffic on the road out front made the experience quiet and enjoyable. Communication with our host was excellent. Would book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and great location

The property is located in a great location, the property inside and outside was very clean. The property was well equipped with just about anything you need to have a comfortable stay, such as a new outdoor grill, an enclosed garage, a washer / dryer and any cleaning supplies you may need. The outside property is wonderful for a family fire, a great childs swing near the creek and very dog friendly. Would definitely recommend for a family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better Than Advertised

The property was so incredible; no neighbors, super quiet, lots of amenities, very clean, centrally located. Dog friendly for my senior dog. Beautifully updated, and an incredible value for the quality of property. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Proximity rules!

So close to Gallagher farms and the wedding we attended that this cute house also let us explore the Lelanau bike path and down town traverse city. Natural creek in the back yard was perfect to recover from a long run. The house is cute and perfect for our small family with a small doggie. The location was phenomenal and the management was w to our random concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Couldn’t ever find such a nice place that is so dog friendly! Molly, golden retriever, remembered it from last year. We’ll be back next year. Traverse is also cool this time of year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute old cottage. No air conditioning, it was stuffy, couldn’t open windows. No lights in back yard, so when going out to fire pit, it was dangerous! The bottom rusted out from fire pit and set the ground(mulch) on fire! Went to get water to put out fire and fell(I am 74) because of it being so dark! No dishwasher either! Would not go back. Maybe for young couple with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really Nice!

Wow! Huge lot, no traffic, super convenient to downtown town TC and Sleeping Bear Dunes area. The place was the CLEANEST Vrbo we have ever stayed at. Also the best property for staying with a dog that we have EVER visited. Over the four days we stayed we got 10-12 inches of snow, and they kept the driveway cleared. Highly recommend. Also, Traverse City, MI is a great place to visit in winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Quiet and Peaceful Traverse City Getaway

The property was very neat, clean and ready for a quiet stay. Pet bowls were provided for our miniature poodle as well as a leash and even a "doggie raincoat." The house had a "cottage" feel in addition to a warm charm and a nice backyard setting for evening relaxation. The rooms were nicely arrayed so as to add both privacy and accessibility to the service areas. A real treat!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and quaint

The house is very clean and well decorated. The property is super nice with a killer back yard and flowers everywhere. It is extremely close to downtown Traverse and reasonably close to Leelanau, Suttons Bay, Lealand etc. Unfortunately, we had some power issues after some rain but the management team responded promptly and the electric company was there and servicing the transformer within an hour. Great location and great host...thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Early September stay

Very nice property, good location for both accessing Traverse City and the Leelanau peninsula. Good communication from host, clear instructions. Cottage was very clean but the living room furniture had a clear noticeable dog smell. Wifi worked fine, but no local tv reception (streaming was fine). Very satisfied, no other complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best!

This is a sweet spot! It was perfect for the two of us and would accommodate another couple or kids! The back yard area is wonderful with a lovely creek. We sat out every evening with our pup Rosey! She loved it too! We were in Traverse meeting with builder and interior folks who are building our retirement home. It was a prefect spot to sit back and relax after some busy days. Absolutely no doubt we will rent this again as we return diring house progress.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really Enjoyed Our Stay!

Our family stayed here in early February (two adults and one 20-month-old). The location is great - within 10-15 minutes of Great Wolf Lodge, the Children's Museum, local library, and downtown Traverse City. The house was very neat and clean, and had everything we needed. There is no dishwasher, but that was not an issue for us. There is a fire pit in the backyard and other toys and games in the detached garage. Katy was excellent to work with, and was very responsive with answering any questions we had. Check in and check out were simple as well! Thank you, Katy, for allowing us to experience your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raelyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

We stayed for a few days and the property was fine. Quick responses from management when needed. This is a pet friendly space and there was a lot of pet hair throughout the home so keep that in mind if you have sensitivity/allergies. Also, there were a lot of bees on the property so we weren’t able to enjoy the yard as much as we had hoped. The price difference from VRBO to the property management website was really shocking - really surprised to see how much we could have saved NOT booking through VRBO so that was really unfortunate. There was a nice park nearby that we visited frequently and it was a quick drive to downtown and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Little House

The house and properly are so cute. The house is small but could use a little better on the air circulation. We were there and it was rainy and the house seemed to be very damp (as were our clothes). I did speak with the management company and gave them feed back and hope that they can use it. I wish the weather would have been more cooperative so we could have done more outside by using the firepit, swing and other outdoor games. The wi-fi/internet/service is not the best (but you are in the woods). For our family needs, I think we'll need more bathrooms, but the space in the bathroom was adequate. We really enjoyed it despite some issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mrs. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northern Michigan stay

The house was in a great area with an awesome back yard to sit by the fire at night and play some yard games, and for coffee in the morning, while listening to the stream that runs through the yard. The house is within 35 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, and Fish town in Leeland. Traverse City is only minutes away. Beds were comfortable. Booking was extremely easy, and communications with Katy was pleasant, and timely. There are no dressers in the bedrooms. There are closets though, and in the main bedroom there is a bench at the end of the bed that was big enough to hold a duffle bag, and one carry on suitcase. I was happy they had fans in the bedrooms, because the house does not have central air, it just has a wall unit in the living room. You would not want to open the windows for air at night, because there were no screens. That being said, we were there during some hot days, and we did fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arndt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply perfect!

Everything you need and then some. Katy made the cottage my home. I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property and great location.

This cozy place made for a great stay for our family during our trip up north. The setting is beautiful and close to everything, while being just enough away from the busyness to relax. Clean and well appointed. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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